Worthy Nigelton 1,037 Posted December 26, 2021 I love Boxing Day football, but with the chance of catching Covid, a miserable wet day, being bottom of the league and likely to get absolutely hammered, is anyone actually looking forward to today? I have to admit, I'm going out of habit rather than enjoyment! I cant be the only one... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,736 Posted December 26, 2021 Rarely wanted a game called off as much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,424 Posted December 26, 2021 Reminds me of when I played cricket . Occasionally I would hope for rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,037 Posted December 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Reminds me of when I played cricket . Occasionally I would hope for rain. Yep. Reminds me of Sunday football on a freezing cold January, against a team of thugs, with a hangover... I'd be praying for a frozen pitch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted December 26, 2021 No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted December 26, 2021 (edited) Yes, Hope we can give the youth some game time. Glad to see Gunn start a game. Chrismas tradition. Is it safa and smart to play the game. NO (for me its safe to see it on tv😂😂) Edited December 26, 2021 by Olano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted December 26, 2021 You do know that you don’t have to go, don’t you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 207 Posted December 26, 2021 no, mainly because it’s raining and I sit on the front row so get soaked ,and my son who I would normally go with has covid 🙁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted December 26, 2021 No, they should all have been called off, ridiculous really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philip killington 0 Posted December 26, 2021 Everything is against us so I am going to hopefully cheer us on to a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted December 26, 2021 Decided not to go this morning. That little ol Norwich has to play their game still with obviously a hugely weakened team etc whilst everyone else gets theirs called off makes the entire league a farce. On top of that, it seems the chances of catching this variant of Covid is exceptionally high in this sort of setting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 578 Posted December 26, 2021 Remember when we played Man City at home in the middle of an injury crisis? I was hoping we wouldn’t be humiliated and when ended up putting in the performance of the season! Feels like that today - nervously anxious about what sort of team we can put out against an in form Arsenal. I believe we will raise our game today and it will be brilliant to witness 😀👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted December 26, 2021 As much as I don’t feel like it I’m going, could be the last match we’re allowed to go to for a while 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted December 26, 2021 Hell, yes, I'm looking forward to it. With football, you just never know. OK, so we should get beaten and maybe we will. But on the other hand today may be the day when the planets align, we do something amazing, and we are still talking about it in 10 years time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted December 26, 2021 ' Er Indoors told me a few days back that the hospitality/catering were desperate for staff to work today irrespective of Covid and now this morning LFT is causing further issues. It surely must be the same with stewarding the game so health and safety must now be playing a very big part not withsatanding the players and coaching staff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted December 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: not withsatanding the players and coaching staff. Don't bring Satan into it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 578 Posted December 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, Pugin said: Don't bring Satan into it! I always wondered about that Til bloke 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted December 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: ' Er Indoors told me a few days back that the hospitality/catering were desperate for staff to work today irrespective of Covid and now this morning LFT is causing further issues. It surely must be the same with stewarding the game so health and safety must now be playing a very big part not withsatanding the players and coaching staff. Yep, still wondering if they might throw a postponement out last second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted December 26, 2021 1 hour ago, hogesar said: Decided not to go this morning. That little ol Norwich has to play their game still with obviously a hugely weakened team etc whilst everyone else gets theirs called off makes the entire league a farce. On top of that, it seems the chances of catching this variant of Covid is exceptionally high in this sort of setting. I wouldn't go if it was just me, but my son has been given my old man's ticket and only gets 3 or 4 chances a season to attend. If it wasn't for that I'd stay at home. Not because of the Covid side, but I'm in a what seems to be a minority who doesn't like Boxing Day football. I prefer it as an extension of Christmas Day, lazing about with family, playing with new stuff and eating twice your recommended intake of calories. Going to Carra Rud on Boxing Day is a bit of a chore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted December 26, 2021 Still going but have a dreadful feeling I’m going to wish I’d stayed at home, maybe I’ll have left by the time the 6th goal goes in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Horn (again) 130 Posted December 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Worthy Nigelton said: Yep. Reminds me of Sunday football on a freezing cold January, against a team of thugs, with a hangover... I'd be praying for a frozen pitch. Had the same thoughts as I was walking the dog on Friday past my old 'home pitch' at Eaton Park 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted December 26, 2021 I'm going and I'm going to the pub before hand, albeit sitting outside. Tested negative yesterday having spent time with my daughter who's frontline NHS and gets blasted with the **** everyday. NCFC could have got this postponed if they wanted to, and still might. Krul is out so we'll see how Gunn is this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted December 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: I wouldn't go if it was just me, but my son has been given my old man's ticket and only gets 3 or 4 chances a season to attend. If it wasn't for that I'd stay at home. Not because of the Covid side, but I'm in a what seems to be a minority who doesn't like Boxing Day football. I prefer it as an extension of Christmas Day, lazing about with family, playing with new stuff and eating twice your recommended intake of calories. Going to Carra Rud on Boxing Day is a bit of a chore. I get you. I quite like the boxing day football when its away and on sky. Sound like a proper sofa fan now! But chilling with family watching it on the tele is perfect for boxing day. That combined with my disillusion for the Prem right now with our game going ahead alongside the covid factor (its Christmas and I really should visit the grandparents so thats being taken into account, I wouldn't normally factor covid in so strongly) and it just all doesn't feel right for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted December 26, 2021 Failed Bouncer: “papers please” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted December 26, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, The Real Buh said: Failed Bouncer: “papers please” Yawn..... Edited December 26, 2021 by Greavsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted December 26, 2021 Just now, Greavsy said: Yawn..... I had a feeling you’d be the first to comment… Ob-sessed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted December 26, 2021 Just now, The Real Buh said: Ob-sessed Blimey that stirs a memory. It couldn't be could it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 750 Posted December 26, 2021 To answer the OP: Lacazette, Martinelli, Smith Rowe, Nketiah..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,336 Posted December 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Worthy Nigelton said: I love Boxing Day football, but with the chance of catching Covid, a miserable wet day, being bottom of the league and likely to get absolutely hammered, is anyone actually looking forward to today? I have to admit, I'm going out of habit rather than enjoyment! I cant be the only one... It's pretty unappealing isn't it ? I suppose a bit of respite from the Christmas rellies might be welcome but overall it's likely to be a pretty miserable experience. To cap it all only two days later there's even less enjoyable trip to the hell-hole that is Selhurst Park. Anyone who does both deseves a plaque in the Hall of Fame 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,782 Posted December 26, 2021 This is the first non-televised home game I'm skipping this season. The aforementioned factors and £48 for a ticket isn't exactly appealing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
